Health

The Hygiene Hypothesis

Contributed by Dr. Todd Wendell of Ruby Mountain Chiropractic Keeping your house spotless is one thing–but not being exposed to any germs can actually weaken your immunity. It’s convenient to think of our bodies as machines that take in energy and are able to perform millions of different tasks. Consider […]

Let’s Talk CBD

Let’s Talk CBD  WHY YOUR ECS MATTERS What is the Endocannabinoid System? Your ECS (Endocannabinoid system) is the second largest neurotransmitter system in the body and present in all vertebrates. The ECS performs major homeostatic functions in the brain, skin, digestive tract, cardiovascular system, and skeletal system.  In other words, its […]

Internal Inflammation

Internal Inflammation Contributed by Dr. Todd Wendell of Ruby Mountain Chiropractic It might seem tasty, but fast, highly processed food is a known cause of inflammation. Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an infection, injury or irritation. It’s how our body’s white blood cells protect us from bacteria and […]